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Standard Prism Guitar Features

SoundboardA choice of Sitka or Engelmann Spruce, Western Cedar or Redwood  (AAA or better)
Backs and SidesA choice of Indian Rosewood or select Mahogany (AAA or better)
RosetteAbalone with purflings, or fine Herringbone
PurflingsBlack-white, white-black, or black-white-black
BindingsA choice of Ebony, Macassar Ebony, Rosewood, Koa, or Maple
BackstripeIf desired, state decision at time of build
NeckHonduran Rosewood with a choice of white, black, Mother of Pearl, or Abalone side dots, or no side dots. The standard width is 1 3/4 inches, but any other size from 1 5/8 to 1 7/8 can be specified.
FingerboardA choice of Ebony or high grade Indian Rosewood with a choice of round Mother of Pearl or Abalone inlays, or without inlays
Peghead VeneerGenerally will match backs and sides, or glossy Ebony if desired
Neck ProfileA choice of profile similar to Goodall CJ ™ or Martin D28 ™ (Custom profiling available, please inquire)
BridgeA choice of Ebony or Indian Rosewood
Saddle, Nut & Bridge PinsThe standard is bone; however pins can be bone or Ebony if desired. Pins will be supplied plain or with a choice of Ebony, MOP, or Abalone dots if desired
Endpins & Strap Buttonsnickel or gold-finish; ebony endpin with dot.
PickguardA choice of clear, black, tortoise-like, or no pickguard
TunersGotoh 510 (contour 18:1) or Schaller standard or minis. A choice of finish
CaseThe standard is a high quality covered hardshell multi-ply wood case with plush lining

Custom Features (Additional Costs)

Customizing your guitar makes it an instrument that reflects your own special character. If you do not see something listed that you desire, please inquire. Market prices of some woods and materials are variable; estimates will be quoted at time of build order.

SoundboardAAAA or master grade Sitka, Engelmann, Carpathian, German, Swiss, or Lutz spruce, Koa, or Port Orford Cedar. Prices subject to availability and quality digital photos of available woods will be supplied if desired prior to build, and quote supplied at time of order.
RosetteFancy Abalone, Mother of Pearl, or purfling combinations in non-standard widths
PurflingsCustom materials, Abalone, etc. (For pricing please inquire)
BindingsCustom available, e.g., extra curly , snakewood; Custom binding of fingerboard or peghead
BackstripeCustomize with premium materials
NeckCan be customized with Exotic woods
FingerboardFancy Ebony, Brazilian or Madagascar Rosewood (subject to availability), Striped or birdseye Maple, special inlays.
Peghead VeenerRear peghead veneer; exotic woods
Neck ProfileCustomized to your preference
BridgeBrazilian, Honduran or Madagascar Rosewood, Cocobola, Macassar Ebony etc.
Saddle, Nut & Bridge PinsCustom materials
Endpins & Strap ButtonsCustom materials
PickguardCustom materials
TunersEbony or black buttons, inscriptions, special materials, Gotoh Delta Series TM (21:1), Waverlys TM etc.
PickupsWe prefer L.R. Baggs and K & K pickups, but can install pickups of your preference
CaseCustom Ameritage TM, Cedar Creek TM, or Calton TM. Custom ordered from manufacturers in advance
Case CoverColorado Case TM or Small Dog TM. Custom ordered from manufacturer in advance
OtherInquire regarding any other custom alterations